Obituaries: March 5, 2013

Tuesday

Mar 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Joseph “Joe Daddy” Dunn

Joseph “Joe Daddy” Dunn of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. passed away Sunday March 3, 2013 at War Memorial Hospital. A man who took advantage of every second of every day and lived life to the absolute fullest. He loved having a few drinks with family and friends, laughing all night long and dancing in green rubber boots! He was born May 20, 1950 in Newark, New Jersey.

Joe enjoyed fishing, Golfing, teaching, soaking up the sun, trips to the Jersey Shore, laughing and drinking with friends and family and the New York Yankees. Some quotes by Joe; ‘Who loves you baby’, ‘Pathetic’, ‘It is what it is’ and of course ‘Pace yourself’

He is survived by his wife, the former Kim Vert, whom he married August 21, 1982 in Sault Ste. Marie; son Daniel Dunn; daughters Naomi (Mike) Ginop; Katie Dunn (Jacque Corbiere); mother Alice Dunn; sister Patricia (Nicholas) Stecher; brother James (Barbara) Dunn; grandchildren Tucker plus a second grandchild expected the end of April; mother and father-in-law Ralph and Wilma Vert; nephew Jimmy (Tracey) Dunn and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his Father James Dunn.

Funeral Services will be held 4 p.m. Thursday March 7 at Sault Area High School Gymnasium.

The family asks that any and all donations be made out to the recently created Sault Area Schools Drivers Education Program Fund. The funds will be used to help underprivileged kids pay for fees associated with the Drivers Education Program. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dee Ann Miller

Dee Ann Miller of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. passed away on March 2, 2013 at the Hospice House of E.U.P. in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born March 13, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence and Mary (Hodge) Massey. Dee retired from Detroit Public Library after 32 years of service. She enjoyed crocheting and a variety of crafts. She spent a substantial amount of time writing letters to friends and relatives, especially the elderly. She brought joy to all whose lives she touched. She volunteered with Northstar Habitat for Humanity and the Hospice of Sault Ontario.

Visitation will be held at Hovie Funeral Home on Wednesday March 6, 2013 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday March 6, 2013 with Don Myers officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to Hospice of E.U.P.

Death Notices

MENTZER, REBECCA, age 51, of Mackinac Island died Monday evening from injuries in a snowmobile accident. Arrangements are incomplete, and handled by Dodson Funeral Home, St. Ignace.

NELSON, CHRIS ANN, age 63 of Mackinaw City passed away early Monday morning March 4 at her home. She was born April 21, 1949 in Detroit. Arrangements are handled by Dodson Funeral Home, St. Ignace.

RICKLEY Sr., RONALD, age 56 of St. Ignace died unexpectedly Monday evening, March 4, 2013. He was born October 13, 1956 in St. Ignace. Arrangements are incomplete, and handled by Dodson Funeral Home, St. Ignace.

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